{"product_id":"sonnet-allegro-max-usb-c-3-2-gen-2x2-pcie-card-20gbps-15w-power-1-port-usb3c-1m20g-e","title":"Sonnet Allegro Max USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card – 20Gbps, 15W Power, 1-Port | USB3C-1M20G-E","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExperience Ultra-Fast SSD Transfers with Reliable 15W Power Delivery, Easy Installation \u0026amp; Hot-Swap Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_2.png?v=1792582908\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe fastest USB 3.2 SSDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllegro Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Port USB-C 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) PCIe Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor Mac, Windows, and Linux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_3.jpg?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransfer Files From 20Gbps USB-C SSDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eat Maximum Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour computer’s USB ports are perfectly adequate…for connecting peripherals that don’t depend on the ultimate USB 3.2 speeds. Onboard USB ports can be underachievers — at 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps, they can’t support the maximum performance of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 storage devices — up to 2000 MB\/s — and may not provide enough power to enable them to operate. With Sonnet Allegro™ Max USB-C 20 Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card installed into a PCIe card slot of your Mac Pro, Windows or Linux computer, you can upgrade to the benefits of SuperSpeed 20 Gbps USB-C!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo shuttle drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass photo storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable gaming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_4.jpg?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sonnet Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonnet engineered the Allegro Max card to provide 15W of power through its USB-C port. The port communicates to the host that 3A of VBUS current is available, enabling this Sonnet solution to support USB-C bus-powered SSDs and SSD RAID devices that need 15W during demanding write operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Auxiliary Power Connection Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrdinary USB-C adapter cards handle power delivered through their ports as an afterthought, requiring the user to connect a separate power connector. Allegro Max USB-C 20 Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card is no ordinary adapter card. The Sonnet card draws its power completely through its slot, thus enabling full compatibility in any computer system that doesn’t have these power connectors available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResettable Fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Allegro Max card features a resettable fuse to protect the card and your computer in case there is a cable or peripheral short circuit. Should the fuse trip on the Sonnet card, you can reset it simply by shutting down the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Files at Up to 2000 MB\/s!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_6.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransfer Files at Up to 2000 MB\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports file transfers from USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 storage devices at maximum speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_8.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug In Without Interference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom connector raised toward center of bracket prevents connector interference with PCIe slot separator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_5.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtects Your Computer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResettable device overcurrent fuse protects your computer and the card itself should a cable or peripheral short circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_4.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuick and easy installation into an available PCIe card slot, plus no driver installation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_7.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConvenient Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_3.png?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComputer Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. See Tech Specs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_2.jpg?v=1792582908\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Installation. Simple Operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no software for you to install — just insert Allegro Max USB-C 20 Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card into a x4 PCIe slot (both low-profile and full-height mounting brackets are included) — and then turn on your computer for an instant upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Sonnet card features hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection support with automatic device configuration and works with all USB-IF compliant USB peripherals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_1.png?v=1792582908\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_Allegro_Max_USB-C_3.2_Gen_2x2_PCIe_Card_20Gbps_15W_Power_1-Port_USB3C-1M20G-E_1.jpg?v=1792582907\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy to Access Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonnet designed Allegro Max card with a custom USB-C connector that locates the port near the center of the PCIe bracket. Unlike other cards that use standard USB-C connectors that are mounted close to the edge of the bracket, this Allegro card provides plenty of clearance for you to plug in and fully seat cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:14px; color:#333; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMac Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMac Pro 14,8 (2023); Mac Pro 7,1 (2019); macOS 15 and 26; not compatible with macOS 27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWindows Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eWindows computer with an available x4 or larger PCIe slot; Windows 11 25H2+; Windows Server 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLinux Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eLinux computer with an available x4 or larger PCIe slot; supported Linux kernel 6.6 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eThunderbolt Expansion System Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eThunderbolt expansion system with an available x4 or larger PCIe slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eUSB3C-1M20G-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eLow-profile x4 PCIe card\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePCI Express 3.1 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eExternal Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eOne USB-C port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePeripherals Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eIndustry standard USB 3 and USB 2; Thunderbolt-only peripherals are NOT supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBus-powered Peripherals Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e3.0A advertised using USB CC (Channel Configuration); up to 15W for operation or charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCable Recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eUSB-C (20 Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUSB Chipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eASMedia 3242\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUSB Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eComplies with OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface), EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface), and xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUASP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eUSB Attached SCSI Protocol supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHot Plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSupports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eAllegro Max USB-C 20 Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card; Two PCIe mounting brackets (full-height and low-profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50800260972730,"sku":"USB3C-1M20G-E","price":34.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/SonnetAllegroMaxUSB-C3.2Gen2x2PCIeCard_20Gbps_15WPower_1-PortUSB3C-1M20G-E.png?v=1792583099","url":"https:\/\/screenmoove.com\/products\/sonnet-allegro-max-usb-c-3-2-gen-2x2-pcie-card-20gbps-15w-power-1-port-usb3c-1m20g-e","provider":"Screen Moove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}